The city of San Diego, as i have previously mentioned, is broke. Again.
Over the last month they have tried to plug some budget holes by increasing parking fees or starting them where they had never been previously.
One example is the new paid parking scheme they initiated in Balboa Park, the so called crown jewel of the city. The mayor and city council said it had to be done since last November’s 1/2 cent sales tax increase didn’t pass.
Of course they don’t mention the real causes, like failed real estate deals (101 West Ash Street) or mayor Todd Gloria’s recent trip to the Philippines (he used tax payer money to bring along a security detail some of whom stayed at a resort), etc.
So they created expensive parking fees for Balboa Park. People lost their sh*t.
Recently City council members have switched positions to halt the fees. They know their political lives hang in the balance. Even mayor Gloria is starting to back track.
The museum operators, Prado restaurant, and small businesses within the park have cried out they’re losing money (albeit none have really shown proof).
Funny enough, I actually believe parking in the park should not be subsidized by tax payers. People should have to pay. Parking lots cost money to maintain. Lighting them is also not cheap. However what I hate is the way the city tried to sell us on the reason to start paid parking in the park. Pure BS.
#sandiego #mayortoddgloria #toddgloria #stephenwhitburn #sandiegocitycouncil #balboapark
#parking
#pradorestaurant
#seanelorivera
Over the last month they have tried to plug some budget holes by increasing parking fees or starting them where they had never been previously.
One example is the new paid parking scheme they initiated in Balboa Park, the so called crown jewel of the city. The mayor and city council said it had to be done since last November’s 1/2 cent sales tax increase didn’t pass.
Of course they don’t mention the real causes, like failed real estate deals (101 West Ash Street) or mayor Todd Gloria’s recent trip to the Philippines (he used tax payer money to bring along a security detail some of whom stayed at a resort), etc.
So they created expensive parking fees for Balboa Park. People lost their sh*t.
Recently City council members have switched positions to halt the fees. They know their political lives hang in the balance. Even mayor Gloria is starting to back track.
The museum operators, Prado restaurant, and small businesses within the park have cried out they’re losing money (albeit none have really shown proof).
Funny enough, I actually believe parking in the park should not be subsidized by tax payers. People should have to pay. Parking lots cost money to maintain. Lighting them is also not cheap. However what I hate is the way the city tried to sell us on the reason to start paid parking in the park. Pure BS.
#sandiego #mayortoddgloria #toddgloria #stephenwhitburn #sandiegocitycouncil #balboapark
#parking
#pradorestaurant
#seanelorivera